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David
Joined: 23 Mar 2006
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Location: KPTW
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| Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:19 pm Post subject: N25dv long time but XC done! checkride next |
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I finally did my solo XC today. Great fight and outstanding conditions, I flew for about 45 mins early this afternoon before my XC. Winds were 5-7 Knots with a slight cross wind. A few hours later the winds were at 3 knots, and started the XC. Took off from KPTW Heritage field (Pottstown Limerick, PA) to S37 Smoketown, by Lancaster, PA visibility was 25 – 30 just perfect. After a short stop at S37, then on to 8N1 Grimes for the 2nd leg, a greaser of a landing at Grimes and then I stopped and walked around to stretch the legs. I took a few pictures, as you can tell it is almost stepping back in time. This is a great grass field with a lot of history. It was a magical day!!!!!!!!!!!
Next step in the journey - check ride – as long as work doesn’t get in the way. LOL
Also I need to thank Jeff Gregory, my instructor for the guided discovery lessons, which enhanced the joy of flying! I would have never visited places like this. |
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ArionAv8or
Joined: 20 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 7:55 am Post subject: |
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| Congratulations on your solo XC, I still remember mine like it was yesterday. Good luck on your checkride when the time comes. Adding the pics was a nice touch, I love seeing places that people go and the history involved. |
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HornetMatt
Joined: 06 Mar 2009
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Location: Blackwell, OK
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:17 pm Post subject: Congrats Dave |
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| Congrats Dave. Awesome pics. Have fun and good luck on the check ride. |
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Bill
Joined: 07 Jul 2008
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Location: Delaware Beaches
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Congratulations on the x-country. To me that's what flying is all about. Nice ride and great px. That looks like one great little grass-strip airport - and it's not too far from me. I'm going to make it a point of flying there one day soon. |
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David
Joined: 23 Mar 2006
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Location: KPTW
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:41 pm Post subject: Grimes |
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Bill I googled Grimes airport this morning and found out more about the airfield.
Their web site provides much more about the airfield and some of the history - no wonder it seamed like I did step back in time.
http://www.goldenageair.org/museuminfo.htm |
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